United Way funds programs that support individuals and families.  Programs like Common Good RSVP's Volunteer Connections, Lutheran Social Service of MN's On My Own program, Life-Work Planning Center's Women in Transition program, MRCI's EASE and Transportation programs, VINE's Summit Center, People to Jobs and Volunteer Caregiving programs.

In 2011, these programs served over 11,000 individuals and United Way funding in this area amounted to nearly $250,000.  Learn more about how your support of United Way:

	..gives thousands of older adults in our community a place to stay healthy and active. Watch a 2-minute eStory about one local couple here.  Or read how programming changed one local woman's life here.
	..provides over 950 volunteer connections every year that enrich the lives of seniors, non-profits and our community. Read the story here.
	..helps over 150 women receive life-skills and training to empower them to achieve gainful employment. Read one local woman's story here.
	..enables local seniors to remain independent living in their own homes. Read the story of one local family here.